Ligue 1 Side OGC Nice 'In Talks' To Sign One Of World's Best Defenders

We are 42 days into the transfer window and we've encountered a range of transfer rumours.

From Paulinho's 'move' to Barcelona, Neymar's actual move to Paris Saint-Germain and the Coutinho saga that has dragged on for weeks, it has been a rollercoaster of emotions from day one.

Neymar

But seven weeks after the window opened, a rumour involving Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng has emerged and it could be a contender for signing of the summer.

Ligue 1 side OGC Nice are reportedly in talks with Boateng over a possible move, according to Patrick Juillard

Boateng, who spent a season at Manchester City in 2010/11, moved back to the Bundesliga where he has become one of the world's top defenders, winning five league titles and the Champions League.

The 28-year-old also won the Footballer of the Year in Germany in 2015/16 season, so OGC Nice would have an incredibly experienced and successful defender if they manage to pull off this ambitious move.

Boateng and Alaba

Back in June, Chelsea contacted Bayern Munich about the possibly availability of the German centre-back as the club looked for a John Terry replacement, according to Sky Italia.

But those rumours failed to materialise and now Boateng, who has 67 caps for his country, is being linked with a move to Ligue 1.

Should Boateng move to Ligue 1 and join Mario Balotelli and Dante at OGC Nice?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

(H/T: Patrick Juillard)

Topics: Bayern

Jack Kenmare

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